Punta del Este – Buenos Aires
Ferry to Argentina
Punta del Este – Buenos Aires
Ferry to Argentina
The Punta del Este Buenos Aires ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies: Buquebus & Colonia Express. Punta del Este Buenos Aires ferries take around 6 hours 15 minutes. The ferry costs between £65 and £459, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires.
The first Punta del Este Buenos Aires ferry typically departs from Punta del Este at around 07:45. The last ferry usually departs at 15:45.
The Punta del Este Buenos Aires ferry trip can take around 6 hours 15 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 5 hours 45 minutes with Buquebus. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 13 weekly sailings from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires provided by Buquebus & Colonia Express. Timetables can change from season to season.
Buquebus provide 9 sailings weekly. Colonia Express provide 4 sailings weekly.
Punta del Este Buenos Aires ferry prices typically range between £65* and £459*. The average price is typically £133*. The cheapest Punta del Este Buenos Aires ferry prices start from £65*. The average price for a foot passenger is £133*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Punta del Este to Buenos Aires is approximately 236.9 miles (381.3km) or 206 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Punta del Este and Buenos Aires.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Buquebus & Colonia Express ferries between Punta del Este and Buenos Aires.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Punta del Este to Buenos Aires with Buquebus & Colonia Express. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Punta del Este - Buenos Aires Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Uruguay | |
| Destination | Argentina | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Buquebus & Colonia Express | |
| Average Price | £133 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6 h 15 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:45 | |
| Distance | 206 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
A playground for the elite; a getaway for the rich and famous; a carnival of money and debauchery – it’s fair to say Punta del Este has developed quite a lascivious reputation. Bronzed bodies in Bikinis adorn the beaches, luxury yachts line the harbour and towering skyscraper apartments afford breathtaking views of the wealthy extravaganza. There is no restriction on who can reside in the deluxe apartments, but there may as well be; astronomical rent and deposits even ostracize much of the middle classes. In spite of the sea of wealth, visiting for a few days is accessible to most people, and the hedonistic haven provides quite a spectacle. The price may repel some visitors, but there aren’t many better places in South America than Punta Del Este to experience the vitality and energy synonymous with the continent. Head to the myriad of gorgeous beaches to bask in the sun whilst sipping on a cocktail at one of the beach clubs dotted along the shoreline. For a more tranquil experience, Arboretum Lussich is the perfect place to while away the hours in relative peace amid stunning surroundings. The nature and nightlife embody the city, yet there is some beautiful architecture in the centre; for a small fee you can peruse the stunning designs of the Taller de Casapueblo to gain an insight into Uruguay’s history.
Walking is a popular way to travel around the waterfront, especially when the weather is agreeable. Many young people choose to hitchhike between night clubs due to the distance between them and the very high taxi prices.
The city of Buenos Aires, located on the western shores of the vast River Plate estuary, is the largest city and capital of Argentina. It’s a multicultural metropolis that has retained much of its historical European identity, evident in the downtown clash of architecture that ranges from the soaring towers of the central business district to the pink walls of the Italianate-style Casa Rosada presidential palace. The ferry port of Buenos Aires is found to the north of the main collection of piers and shipping yards found in the Retiro borough of the city. The terminal here is set along the grass-lined banks of the Lujan river that flows into the larger River Plate, just to one side of a large man-made marina. A waiting area can be found inside the building and a limited number of car-parking spaces are available along the road into the harbour . Just a few minutes’ walk from outside the port entrance is the Marina Nueva train station that offers routes deeper into the suburbs of Buenos Aires, including a stop by the city’s international airport on the coast. The extensive National Route 9 highway, just a few minutes’ drive from the port, cuts north and connects motorists to other major Argentinian cities including Rosario and Cordoba. Passenger routes run from the port multiple times throughout the week, serviced by Buquebus and Colonia Express ferries. Both these lines offer daily routes to the nearby capital of Montevideo in Uruguay, a short distant across the River Plate, and the smaller Uruguayan city of Colonia Del Sacramento. Colonia Express also sails to the port-town of Carmelo a number of times per day.
